Fallen Founders: Part II The Enigmatic Aaron Burr

Fallen Founders: Part II – The Enigmatic Aaron Burr Presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University – Jupiter Aaron Burr remains one of the most polarizing figures in American history. Best known for his fatal duel with Alexander Hamilton, Burr was also a Revolutionary War hero, the third Vice President of the United States, and a complex political figure whose ideas were, in some ways, ahead of his time. In the conclusion of the two-part Fallen Founders series, historian Dr. Ralph Nurnberger looks beyond the famous duel to explore the life and ambitions of this brilliant but controversial political pioneer. From his intellectual depth and political career to his alleged plans to establish a western empire, discover the man behind the legend. Was Burr a visionary leader whose ideas were misunderstood—or a calculating political opportunist? Join OLLI at FAU Jupiter for a fascinating exploration of Aaron Burr, the early American republic, and the complicated legacy of one of its most enigmatic figures.